Lake Crystal, MN

AGENDA LAKE CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 17, 2026, 7:30 PM CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM 100 E ROBINSON ST. I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Bjorn Olson IV. Staff Reports: a. Police b. Fire – Written in packet c. Street and Maintenance d. Parks and Recreation e. City Administrator – Written in packet V. Consent Agenda (the following agenda items are considered to be non-controversial and routine in nature. They will be handled with one motion of the City Council. Councilors may request to remove a specific item from the consent agenda to be acted upon it separately.) a. Minutes of July 20, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council b. Payment of bills (reviewed by Hanson and Cooper prior to the meeting) c. Ambulance Surplus File Cabinet for disposal in trash (Broken and rusted) d. Approve increased Fire Truck Chassis cost: $102,273 (deducting the $4061) e. Approve Chassis Step split with rural fire City share $3619.17 VI. Action Items a. Watonwan Bridge Replacement Cooperative Agreement with BE County i. construction would begin no earlier than late 2027, but likely 2028 ii. estimated city cost approximately $20,000 VII. Information/Discussion Items a. City Hall Closed to the Public Tues. Sept 22 and Wed. Sept 23 for Caselle Training b. Upcoming Meetings: i. September 7th is a holiday. Do you want to meet Tuesday, Sept 8th ? ii. 2nd Meeting of the Month: 1. Monday, September 21, 2026 Regular …

AGENDA Lake Crystal Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday August 4, 2026, at 8:00 am City Hall Community Room 100 E. Robinson Street I. Call to Order II. Approve Minutes of July 7, 2026, Regular Meeting III. Payment of bills IV. Action Items A. NONE V. Staff Reports A. Water/WW Superintendent B. City Administrator C. Electric Superintendent D. Utility Billing Clerk VI. Information Items A. FAQ and Rate/Project Fact Sheet Created for Council B. Minutes from Regionalization Meeting with Mankato C. Cybersecurity and Water System Risk from LMC Magazine D. August 6, 2026, 7:30 pm PUC/Council Work session with David Drown Assoc. on Capital Financial Plan VII. Commission Comments and Observations, if any IX. Adjournment

AGENDA LAKE CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 3, 2026, 7:30 PM CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM 100 E ROBINSON ST. I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Staff Written Reports: a. Police b. Fire c. Street and Maintenance d. Parks and Recreation e. City Administrator IV. Consent Agenda (the following agenda items are considered to be non-controversial and routine in nature. They will be handled with one motion of the City Council. Councilors may request to remove a specific item from the consent agenda to be acted upon it separately.) a. Minutes of July 20, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council b. Payment of bills (reviewed by Hanson and Cooper prior to the meeting) V. Action Items a. Approve Final 2025 Audited Financial Statement VI. Information/Discussion Items a. Upcoming Meetings: i. Monday, August 17, 2026: Bjorn Olson will attend the Regular Council Meeting 1. Will plan to discuss a bill for WW Regionalization VII. Council Comments/Observations VIII. Adjournment

MINUTES Lake Crystal City Council Monday, August 03, 2026, 7:30 pm City Council Chambers 100 E. Robinson St. recruit new judges. Three residents will return, along with one new public judge. We will fill the gaps with five city staff members, but I am the only one with election experience. This team is the bare minimum required to cover the election stations, so we rely on everyone's attendance. Grafstrom wanted to thank everyone who is working the election. Consent Agenda (The following agenda items are considered to be non-controversial and routine innature. They will be handled with one motion of the City Council. Councilors may request that specific items be removed from the Consent Agenda and be acted upon separately) 1. Minutes of July 20, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council 2. Payment of bills totaling $271,001.43 • reviewed by Councilor Bierma and Councilor Winsperger prior to the meeting Motion made by Councilor Bierma to approve consent items 1 through 2, motion seconded by Councilor Winsperger and carried unanimously. Action Items Approve Final 2025 Audited Financial Statement Once the Audit Statement has been completed by the Auditors, it needs to be approved by council after they have reviewed it. Motion made by Councilor Hanson to approve the Final 2025 Audited Financial Statement; motion seconded by Councilor and carried unanimously. Information/Discussion Items Utility rates: A small group of citizens came to the council meeting to ex …

MINUTES Lake Crystal City Council Monday, August 03, 2026, 7:30 pm City Council Chambers 100 E. Robinson St. recruit new judges. Three residents will return, along with one new public judge. We will fill the gaps with five city staff members, but | am the only one with election experience. This team is the bare minimum required to cover the election stations, so we rely on everyone’s attendance. Grafstrom wanted to thank everyone who is working the election. Consent Agenda (The following agenda items are considered fo be non-controversial and routine innature. They will be handled with one motion of the City Council. Councilors may request that specific items be removed from the Consent Agenda and be acted upon separately) 1. Minutes of July 20, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council 2. Payment of bills totaling $271,001.43 * reviewed by Councilor Bierma and Councilor Winsperger prior to the meeting Motion made by Councilor Bierma to approve consent items 1 through 2, motion seconded by Councilor Winsperger and carried unanimously. Action Items Approve Final 2025 Audited Financial Statement Once the Audit Statement has been completed by the Auditors, it needs to be approved by council after they have reviewed it. Motion made by Councilor Hanson to approve the Final 2025 Audited Financial Statement; motion seconded by Councilor and carried unanimously. Information/Discussion Items Utility rates: A small group of citizens came to the council meeting to express the …

MINUTES Lake Crystal City Council Monday, July 20th, 2026, 7:30 pm City Council Chambers 100 E. Robinson St. Mayor Todd Wiens called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Councilors Brett Hanson, Gina Cooper, Michael Windsperger, and Jennifer Bierma. Staff members present: City Administrator Angela Grafstrom; Tonia Turner, Administrative Assistant; Police Sergeant Matt Gangelhoff; and Dean Tibbetts, Street Department Superintendent. Staff Reports Fire Department: No Report Police Department Update: Chief Pressure reported that the police department has been very busy investigating a felony. He continues to work on the new policy manual. Officer Burban completed his first two nights on patrol independently. Officers qualified on secondary weapons on July 8th. The police have educated kids in town about scooters, helmets, and electric motorcycles, teaching them how to avoid crashes and injuries. However, ordinance enforcement has not progressed as quickly as the police department would like, given everything happening in Lake Crystal. Street & Maintenance: Superintendent Tibbetts updated the council on the ongoing patchwork repairs to the roads and the trimming of trees. He also submitted a bid for sealcoating from Pearson Brothers for $46,510.10, which was .05 to .08 cents lower than the other bids. Parks Department Update: The bathrooms at the park have been freshly painted. City Administrator Update: Administrator Grafs …

AGENDA LAKE CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 20, 2026, 7:30 PM CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM 100 E ROBINSON ST. I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Staff Written Reports: Police -Includes call report from the County Fire Street and Maintenance Parks and Recreation-Picture of freshly Painted Bathrooms City Administrator Ambulance — Call report from County poo gm IV. Consent Agenda (the following agenda items are considered to be non-controversial and routine in nature. They will be handled with one motion of the City Council. Councilors may request to remove a specific item from the consent agenda to be acted upon it separately.) a. Minutes of July 6, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council b. Payment of bills (reviewed by Hanson and Cooper prior to the meeting) c. Resolution 2617Accepting Donations V. Action Items a. Approve 2025 Audited Financial Statement b. Ordinance 2026-05 Repeal Ambulance Commission (2" Read) c. Madelia Health Payment d. Pearson Brothers Quote for Seal coating: $46,510.10 (only got one quote) e. . Marco Quote for Madelia Isolation $5,476 VI. Information/Discussion Items a. 2" Quarter Budget to Actual b. Kennedy Email regarding Funds for the Chamber c. Upcoming Meetings: i. Monday August 3, 2026, Regular Council Meeting, 7:30 pm ii. Monday, August 17, 2026: Bjorn Olson will attend the Regular Council Meeting 1. Will plan to discuss a bill for WW Regionalization VII. Council Comments/Observations VII. Adjou …

Minutes Lake Crystal Utilities Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday July 7, 2026, at 8:00 am The following Commissioners were present: Commissioners McCoy, Ahrenstorff, and Richards. Staff Present: City Administrator; Angela Grafstrom, Madison Allen, Electric Superintendent; Sierra Roiger, Utility Billing Clerk; Jeremy Hutchens, Water and Wastewater; Mayor Todd Wiens. Others Present: Approve Minutes of June 2, 2026, Regular Meeting Motion made by Commissioner Richards to approve the minutes of June 2, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes, motion seconded by Commissioner McCoy and carried unanimously. Payment of bills: The commission reviewed the bills prior to the meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Richards to approve payment of PUC bills totaling $428,434.24 motion seconded by Commissioner Ahrenstorff and carried unanimously Action Items: Approve Quotes for International Bucket Truck Repair The Utilities Commission reviewed two bids from North Central International (NCI) and Olsen Truck Service Center for necessary repairs and services for the bucket truck. North Central International $6,264.03 Olsen Truck Service Center $8,113.39 Motion made by Commissioner McCoy to approve bid from North Central International Inc., in the amount of $6,264.03 for Bucket Truck Repair, motion seconded by Commissioner Ahrenstorff, and carried unanimously. Approve Substation Change Order #1 The Commission reviewed a change order request from HK Scholz to add the second side of the switchg …

AGENDA Lake Crystal Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday July 7, 2026, at 8:00 am City Hall Community Room 100 E. Robinson Street I. Call to Order II. Approve Minutes of June 2, 2026, Regular Meeting III. Payment of bills IV. Action Items A. Quotes for International Bucket Truck Repair? B. Substation Change Order #1 C. Travel Request-Sierra Roiger, $1,338.95 (in budget) D. B-M Migration to ArcGIS ($5,650 total PUC share, can find in the budget) E. Set Utility Rates August 2026-July 2027 a. DGR proposed Electric increase 3% b. B-M proposed Water increase 5% c. B-M proposed WW increase 12% V. Staff Reports A. Water/WW Superintendent B. City Administrator C. Electric Superintendent D. Utility Billing Clerk VI. Information Items A. Revenue/Expense Report Summary B. Communication Plan regarding public notification of Energy Action Plan C. Audit Presentation July 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm D. TBD: July work session with David Drown Assoc. on Capital Financial Plan VII. Commission Comments and Observations, if any VIII. Closed Session (personnel) IX. Adjournment

MINUTES Lake Crystal City Council Monday, July 06, 2025, 7:30 pm City Council Chambers 100 E. Robinson St. Mayor Todd Wiens called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Councilors Brett Hanson, Jennifer Bierma, and Michael Windsperger Staff members present: City Administrator, Angela Grafstrom, Tonia Turner, Administrative Assistant, Police Sergeant, Matt Gangelhoff, Fire Chief, David Paul Others present: Bruce Smutka Mayor Wiens closed the regular meeting at 7:31 pm to hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-05 Repealing of the Ambulance Commission. Wiens closed the public hearing at 7:32 pm., and reopened the regular council meeting. Staff Reports: Police Department: Chief Prescher reported he is working on the July schedule. He also stated he has an onboarding process started as well as the policy manual with Lexipol. Chief Prescher is still working on getting Chris Burban into the police department. He also stated there has been a request for more presence on Highway 60 to try to bring the speeds down. Sergeant Gangelhoff reported Lake Days went well. Fire: David Paul updated the council on the new applicants. There were originally 4, but only 1 showed up to interview. He also reported Lake Days went great, and they had a barbeque for the other fire departments that came to Lake Days. Pump testing has been completed on all of the pumpers; they all passed, but there may be some repairs needed. Hose testing wil …

AGENDA LAKE CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 6, 2026, 7:30 PM CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM 100 E ROBINSON ST. I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Public Hearing on Ordinance 2026-05 Repealing Ambulance Commission IV. Staff Written Reports: a. Police b. Fire c. Street and Maintenance d. Parks and Recreation: Picture of Tree planted on Murphy St. e. City Administrator V. Consent Agenda (the following agenda items are considered to be non-controversial and routine in nature. They will be handled with one motion of the City Council. Councilors may request to remove a specific item from the consent agenda to be acted upon it separately.) a. Minutes of June 15, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council b. Payment of bills (reviewed by Bierma and Windsperger prior to the meeting) c. Resolution 2615 Donation from Legion Auxiliary (value $1000) d. Resolution 2616 Donation from CWP for Mural ($3000) e. Transfer of Cemetery Deed from Gerlitz to Koubsky (buried wrong spot) f. Transfer of Cemetery Deed from Koubsky to Gerlitz (buried wrong spot) VI. Action Items a. Purchase of Rosenbauer Pumper Truck for $367,752 (Fire Equip Reserve) b. Payment of Rosenbauer Pumper Chassis Upon Arrival at plant $88,079 (part of above) c. New Firefighter: Jeremy Lundgren at volunteer firefighter rate d. Approve Police Uniform Purchase Policy e. EMS Building Office Renovation $177,617 (from reserves) f. Ordinance 2026-05 Repealing Amb …

MINUTES Lake Crystal City Council Monday, June 15, 2026, 7:30 pm City Council Chambers 100 E. Robinson St. Mayor Pro-Tem Gina Cooper called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Councilors Brett Hanson, Jennifer Bierma, and Michael Windsperger Absent: Mayor Wiens Staff members present: City Administrator, Angela Grafstrom, Tonia Turner, Administrative Assistant Staff Reports: Police Department: No Report Fire Department: No Report Street & Maintenance: No Report Parks Department: No Report City Administrator: Administrator Grafstrom updated the Lake Crystal City Council on numerous items. PUC: Bid opening was held and awarded bids for site grading, the capacity voltage transformer, the steel, and the control enclosure on the substation project. The city has experienced numerous small power outages caused by bird-related issues, and it is currently working on a solution. The state requires each city and township to provide an annual population report. As of April 1, 2025, Lake Crystal’s population is listed as 2,497 residents and an estimated 1,056 households. Caselle has begun processing the utility bills for June. They are planning to come to Lake Crystal for a two-day in-house training session aimed at improving the cross-training of City Hall employees and providing more training on the general Caselle computer system. Election training starts on June 16, 2026. The City has received one candidate for Mayor and two candidates f …

Minutes Lake Crystal Utilities Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday June 2, 2026, at 8:00 am The following Commissioners were present: Commissioners McCoy, Ahrenstorff, and Richards. Staff Present: City Administrator; Angela Grafstrom, Madison Allen, Electric Superintendent; Tonia Turner, Administrative Assistant; Jeremy Hutchens, Water and Wastewater; Mayor Todd Wiens. Others Present: Approve Minutes of April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting Motion made by Commissioner McCoy to approve the minutes of May 5, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes, motion seconded by Commissioner Ahrenstorff and carried unanimously. Payment of bills The commission reviewed the bills prior to the meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Richards to approve payment of PUC bills totaling $632,570.16 motion seconded by Commissioner Ahrenstorff and carried unanimously. Action Items Approve Substation Bids for Site Grading The Utilities Commission discussed the six bids for Site Grading on the Substation Project. Bids received for site grading: MSB Excavating & Tiling $475,939.50 Borneke Construction, Inc. $492,632.00 Dulas Excavating $499,453.75 GM Contracting $518,027.69 The Mathiowetz Const., Co. $577,304.24 R & E Enterprises of Mankato $587,858.16 Motion made by Commissioner McCoy to approve bid from MSB Excavating and Tile in the amount of $475,939.50 for South Substation Project Site Grading, motion seconded by Commissioner Richards, and carried unanimously. …

AGENDA Lake Crystal Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday June 2, 2026, at 8:00 am City Hall Community Room 100 E. Robinson Street I. Call to Order II. Approve Minutes of May 5, 2026, Regular Meeting III. Payment of bills IV. Action Items A. Approve Substation Bids for Site Grading B. Approve Substation Bids for South Substation Control Enclosure C. Approve Bids for Major Materials-Capacitor Voltage Transformer D. Approve Bids for Major Materials-Steel E. Approve Hiring Jon Sjostrom as a Journey/lineman at Grade 4, Step 12, $42.95/hour with $3,000 signing bonus with start date TBD F. Accept Resignation of Mackenzie Doering effective 5-22-26 G. Caselle Utility Billing Quote V. Staff Reports A. Water/WW Superintendent B. City Administrator C. Electric Superintendent D. Utility Billing Clerk-Out until 6-11-26 VI. Information Items A. FYI Regarding MISO Fine B. Caselle Training Quote C. Revenue/Expense Report Summary D. Audit Presentation Monday, June 15, 2026, 6:30 pm E. TBD: July work session with David Drown Assoc. on Capital Financial Plan VII. Commission Comments and Observations, if any VIII. Adjournment

MINUTES Lake Crystal City Council Monday, June 01, 2025, 7:30 pm City Council Chambers 100 E. Robinson St. Mayor Todd Wiens called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Councilors Brett Hanson, Jennifer Bierma, and Michael Windsperger Staff members present: City Administrator, Angela Grafstrom, Tonia Turner, Administrative Assistant, Dean Tibbett, Streets Superintendent, Police Chief Prescher Others present: Dave Walz, Ryan Marti and Rhonda Ingerbritson, Madelia Health; John Sickler, and Tina Sickler Mayor Wiens closed the regular meeting at 7:46 pm to hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-04 Vacation of utility easements. Public hearing closed at 7:47 pm., and the regular council meeting reopened at 7:47 pm. Staff Reports: Police Department: Chief Prescher sent out 30 courtesy letters to people whose lawns were 12 or more inches high. He also updated the council on coverage and schedule changes. Additionally, a significant leak occurred at the LCPD at the end of May because a drain pipe was plugged. Fire Department: No Report Street & Maintenance: Superintendent Tibbetts updated us that the he has cleaned up Robinson Park and is now ready to plant dirt and grass seed. Over the next week, the Streets Department will paint crosswalks and spray weeds. Parks Department: No Report City Administrator: Administrator Grafstrom reported the results of the site grading bid opening, indicating that the costs will exceed the eng …

AGENDA LAKE CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 1, 2026, 7:30 PM CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM 100 E ROBINSON ST. I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Dave Walz CEO Madelia Health to Address Lake Crystal Clinic Closing IV. Public Hearing: Ordinance 2026-04 Vacation of utility easements V. Staff Written Reports: a. Police b. Fire c. Street and Maintenance d. Parks and Recreation e. City Administrator VI. Consent Agenda (the following agenda items are considered to be non-controversial and routine in nature. They will be handled with one motion of the City Council. Councilors may request to remove a specific item from the consent agenda to be acted upon it separately.) a. Minutes of May 18, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council b. Payment of bills (reviewed by Bierma and Windsperger prior to the meeting) c. Surplus Silver/Gray Leer 8’ bed Pickup Topper for sale, est. value $350 (came with park truck) VII. Action Items a. Quote for Crack Seal: Bargen $20,000 b. Oakland Street Utility Vacation (2nd Read Through) c. New Hire: PT Police Officer Chris Burban @ $31.51/hour (contingent on psych eval) d. Resolution 2612 Forming a Personnel Committee e. Accept Doering’s request to terminate in good standing as of 5/22/26 instead of 6/8/26 f. Mural on Utility Building VIII. Information/Discussion Items a. Caselle Training: Review Quotes and Consider Training Dates b. Upcoming Meetings: i. Monday June 15, 2026, …

AGENDA LAKE CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 18, 2026, 7:30 PM CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM 100 E ROBINSON ST. I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Staff Written Reports: a. Police b. Fire – no report c. Street and Maintenance – no report d. Parks and Recreation – no report e. City Administrator IV. Consent Agenda (the following agenda items are considered to be non-controversial and routine in nature. They will be handled with one motion of the City Council. Councilors may request to remove a specific item from the consent agenda to be acted upon it separately.) a. Minutes of May 4, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council b. Payment of bills (reviewed by Cooper and Hanson prior to the meeting) V. Action Items a. Oakland Street Utility Easement Vacation (1st Read Through) b. Policy Creating Fire Department Reserve c. Alcohol at the Fire Department d. Approve New Off-Sale Liquor License for Troublemakers e. Accept the Resignation of Mackenzie Doering effective June 8, 2026 f. Donate Surplus Base Cabinet to the Historical Society VI. Information/Discussion Items a. Upcoming Meetings: i. Monday, June 1, 2026, Regular Council Meeting, 7:30 pm ii. Monday June 15, 2026, Audit Presentation (with PUC), 6:30 pm iii. Monday June 15, 2026, Regular Council Meeting, 7:30 pm VII. Council Comments/Observations VIII. Adjournment

MINUTES Lake Crystal City Council Monday, May 18, 2026, 7:30 pm City Council Chambers 100 E. Robinson St. Action Items Ordinance 2026-04 Oakland Street Utility Vacation (1%t Read) This easement would vacate the side yard utility easement for 4 properties on Oakland Street that were two lots combined when the development was built. The ordinance is to clean up the easement which had not been vacated when the lots were combined. Motion made by Councilor Hanson to adopt Ordinance 2026-04 Vacating Platted Utility Easement Along Oakland Street within the City of Lake Crystal. Fire Reserve Policy Chief Paul presented the council with a policy to create a volunteer, unpaid fire reserve made up of retired firefighters to primarily help with the driving during the day. Motion made by Councilor Windsperger to adopt the fire fighter reserve policy, motion seconded by Councilor Hanson and carried unanimously. , Alcohol at Fire Hall The fire department does have alcohol at the fire hall for after calls and for events. The city attorney felt the city should adopt a policy as city hall had received a complaint about the alcohol being stored there. Chief Paul said the department by-laws are clear about the use of alcohol and no one goes on calls when they have been drinking. Motion made by Councilor Hanson to approve the use of alcohol at the fire hall as long as it complies with the department by-laws, motion seconded by Councilor Windsperger and carried unanimously. Troublemake …

AGENDA LAKE CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL Work Session Wednesday May 13, 2026, 5:00 PM CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM 100 E ROBINSON ST. I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. City Hall Staffing IV. Adjournment

MINUTES Regular Meeting Lake Crystal Economic Development Authority Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. City Hall Building Community Room 100 E Robinson Street Chair Matt Doherty called the regular meeting of the Lake Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 4:30 p.m. Members Present: Matt Doherty, Don Johnson, Gretchen Alms, Todd Wiens, Sara Breitbarth, Michael Windsperger Members Absent: Al Davis Staff Members Present: Joshua Schuetz, EDA Director Approval of Minutes Motion by Michael Windsperger to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026 Lake Crystal EDA meeting as presented. Motion seconded by Don Johnson and carried unanimously. New Business Business Workshops Schuetz revisited the discussion regarding business workshops for local entrepreneurs and businesses. He presented three workshop concepts that he could deliver directly: business planning for entrepreneurs, a business resources roundtable, and project management for small businesses. Schuetz noted that because the content is already developed, no speaker fees would be required and workshops could be conducted with minimal or no cost to the EDA. Discussion was held regarding workshop timing, attendance expectations, location, and marketing. Board members discussed whether lunch, evening, or morning sessions would be most effective and noted the value of surveying businesses regarding preferred formats and topics. By consensus, the board directed Schuetz to surve …

9Om>Y Vil. vill. OmmMoOm> com, AGENDA Lake Crystal Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday May 5, 2026, at 8:00 am City Hall Community Room 100 E. Robinson Street Call to Order Approve Minutes of April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting Approve Minutes of April 23, 2026 Special Meeting Payment of bills Action Items Change Order 1 to Add 2 Circuit Switcher to the Original Order Amendment 2 to Substation Task Order 5 Substation Task Order 6 Heartland Capacity Agreement 5 Month Extension through May of 2027. Location of new Well House in Jones Park Midwest Pump Works Quote for $23,623.41: POET Lift Station ity Write-Off $44.73 (Old, closed account, missed from 2024 when balance was written off) Staff Reports Water/WW Superintendent City Administrator Electric Superintendent -No memo Utility ig Clerk-OUT Information Items Revenue/Expense Report Summary Next Meeting, Tuesday June 2, 2026, 8 am . Audit Presentation (Joint with Council) Monday, June 15, 2026, 6:30 pm . TBD: July work session with David Drown Assoc. on Capital Financial Plan Commission Comments and Observations, if any Adjournment

Minutes Lake Crystal Utilities Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday May 5, 2026, at 8:00 am The following Commissioners were present: Commissioners McCoy, Ahrenstorff, and Richards. Staff Present: City Administrator; Angela Grafstrom, Madison Allen, Electric Superintendent; Tonia Turner, Administrative Assistant; Jeremy Hutchens, Water and Wastewater; Mayor Todd Wiens. Others Present: Nate Jones; Heartland Approve Minutes of April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting Motion made by Commissioner McCoy to approve the minutes of April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes, motion seconded by Ahrenstorff Commissioner and carried unanimously. Payment of bills The commission reviewed the bills prior to the meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Richards to approve payment of PUC bills totaling $350,024.78, motion seconded by Commissioner McCoy and carried unanimously. Action Items Change Order 1 to Add 24 Circuit Switcher to the Original Order Motion made by Commissioner McCoy to approve Change Order 1 to add a 2” Circuit Switcher to the original order for the South Substation, motion seconded by Commissioner Richards and carried unanimously. Amendment 2 to Substation Task Order 5 Motion made by Commissioner Richards to approve Amendment 2 to Substation Task Order 5 to finish the final design phase of the South Substation, motion seconded by Commissioner McCoy and carried unanimously. Substation Task Order 6 Motion made by Commissioner Richards to approve Task Order 6 for DGR to provide La …

MINUTES Lake Crystal City Council Monday, May 4, 2026, 7:30 pm City Council Chambers 100 E. Robinson St. Mayor Todd Wiens called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Councilors Brett Hanson, Gina Cooper, Michael Windsperger, and Jennifer Bierma. Staff members present: City Administrator, Angela Grafstrom; Kenzie Doering, Administrative Assistant; Finance Director, Megan Kurkowski; and Dean Tibbetts, Street Department Others present: Dave Calson, Tim Smith, Dale Schmidt, and Elizabeth Blonigan Staff Reports Police Department Update: Reported that in April, information was shared on Facebook regarding recent burglaries, attempted burglaries, and suspicious activity involving individuals casing local businesses. The posts were well received by the public and resulted in increased engagement and growth of the department's social media presence. This outreach helps promote community awareness, encourages residents to secure their properties, and supports overall crime prevention efforts. Following the April 13 hailstorm, the department assisted in monitoring contractors operating within the city and provided related information to the public via Facebook. Sargent Gangelhoff and Officer Bottelson completed the required Use of Force and Taser recertification training on April 22. Chief Prescher and Officer Killion are scheduled to attend the training on April 29. On April 26, Sargent Gangelhoff assisted the Mankato Department of Public Safety with a homicide inves …

MINUTES Regular Meeting Lake Crystal Economic Development Authority Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, 4:30 p.m. City Hall Building Community Room 100 E Robinson Street Chair Matt Doherty called the regular meeting of the Lake Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 4:31 p.m. Members Present: Michael Windsperger, Gretchen Alms, Matt Doherty, Don Johnson, Sara Breitbarth Members Absent: Todd Wiens, Al Davis Staff members present: Joshua Schuetz, EDA Director Approval of Minutes Motion by Breitbarth to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2026 Lake Crystal EDA Meeting as presented. Motion seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously. Scheduled Guest: Becky Tate, American Legion Becky Tate of the American Legion was unable to attend the meeting due to staffing demands at the Legion. Schuetz informed the board about her concerns. New Business Consider Action on MIF Funds Schuetz presented a memorandum regarding the ongoing transition of MIF-SCDP funds. Schuetz explained that he and Grafstrom had been working through the history of the project, which has spanned several years, and that efforts have been made to contact the state agency directly given continued delays with the Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC). Schuetz outlined three action items needed for the transition to proceed based on information from MVAC: (1) re …

AGENDA Lake Crystal Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting Thursday April 9, 2026, at 8:00 am City Hall Community Room 100 E. Robinson Street I. Call to Order II. Approve Minutes of March 3, 2026, Regular Meeting III. Payment of bills IV. Action Items A. Consideration of New 10-year Capacity Agreement with Heartland (they need an answer by June 1) B. Review the Capital Improvement Plan C. Discussion of Crystal Gardens #8 -Recommendation to Council D. Oakland Street Utility Easement(s) Vacation: How do you want to proceed E. Approve PPE Policy F. Approve Quote for Wastewater Department new influent sampler/parts, $6,069.25 V. Staff Reports A. Water/WW Superintendent B. City Administrator C. Electric Superintendent D. Utility Billing Clerk-OUT VI. Information Items A. Bolton-Menk Regionalization Project Update from Graupman B. Revenue/Expense Report Summary C. Next Meeting, Tuesday May 5, 2026, 8 am D. Audit Presentation Monday, June 15, 2026, time TBD, but likely 6:30 pm E. TBD: July work session with David Drown Assoc. on Capital Financial Plan VII. Commission Comments and Observations, if any VIII. Adjournment AGENDA Lake Crystal Public Utilities Commission Work Session April 9, 2026 Immediately following Regular Meeting City Hall Community Room 100 E. Robinson Street I. Review and Discuss Recommendations and Action Plan from Empowering MN Small Communities -Additional $8,000: Solar Education, Green S …

Minutes Lake Crystal Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting Thursday April 9, 2026, at 8:00 am City Hall Community Room 100.E. Robinson Street The following Commissioners were present: Commissioners McCoy, Ahrenstorff, and Richards. Staff Present: City Administrator; Angela Grafstrom, Madison Allen, Electric Superintendent; Tonia Turner, Administrative Assistant, Ethan Karels, Water/Wastewater, Jackson Thate, Water Wastewater Others Present: Nate Jones, Heartland, Gunner Kern, Bolton & Menk, Brian Sarf, Bolton & Menk, John Graupman, Bolton & Menk The meeting was called to order at 8:00 AM Approval of March 3, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes Motion made by Commissioner McCoy to approve the minutes of January 3, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes, motion seconded by Commissioner Richards and carried unanimously Payment of bills: The commission reviewed the bills prior to the meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Ahrenstorff to approve payment of PUC bills totaling $167,031.30, motion seconded by Commissioner McCoy and carried unanimously. Action Items: Consideration of New 10-year Capacity Agreement with Heartland The commission tabled this item; no action taken at this time Review the Capital Improvement Plan The commission reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan, with the Project Cost Breakdown, prepared by Bolton & Menk. No action. Discussion of Crystal Gardens #8 -Recommendation to Council The commission reviewed cost for Crystal Gardens No. 8 Project and agreed i …

[skipped page][skipped page][skipped page]MINUTES Lake Crystal City Council Monday, April 6, 2026, 7:30 pm City Council Chambers 100 E. Robinson St. e Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Board of Appeal and Equalization, 9:00 AM Council Comments and Observations Mayor Wiens noted REDA is postponed for 2 months; it will resume in June. Councilor Bierma announced she will be absent from the City Council meeting on April 20", 2026. Adjournment: There being no further business of the Lake Crystal City Council, Councilor Hanson motioned to adjourn the regular meeting of Monday, April 6, 2026, motion seconded by Councilor Windsperger and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 P.M. Minutes prepared by: Kenzie Doering ye Angela Graprom, City Administrator

MINUTES Lake Crystal City Council Monday, March 16, 2026, 7:30 pm City Council Chambers 100 E. Robinson St. Mayor Todd Wiens called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Councilors Brett Hanson, Gina Cooper, Michael Windsperger, and Jennifer Bierma. Staff members present: Tonia Turner, Administrative Assistant; Police Chief Robert Prescher Others present: None Public Hearing Mayor Wiens opened the Ordinance 2026-03 Vacating a Public Right of Way hearing at 7:31 PM. The hearing closed at 7:33 PM. Mayor Wiens opened the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:33 PM. Staff Reports Fire Department: Mayor Wiens reported that he spoke to Chief Paul about the fire training at the school on March 14, 2026. He said everything went well, and many people attended. Police Department Update: Chief Prescher reported that the team completed the cold-weather firearms qualification. They will conduct radar calibrations on March 12th. On March 13th, officers will work at the school to participate in reunification training. Chief Prescher also mentioned that Marco will come to install the new computer at the Police Station on March 13, 2026. Additionally, they discussed the processes for future ordinances related to violations. Chief Prescher stated that the storm had left only one vehicle on the street, and someone had moved it. Street & Maintenance: No Report Parks Department Update: Beth prepared for Arbor Day and compared prices for plant materials at the rain garde …

MINUTES Regular Meeting Lake Crystal Economic Development Authority Tuesday, March 10th, 4:30 p.m. City Hall Building Community Room 100 E Robinson Street Chair Matt Doherty opened the regular meeting of the Lake Crystal Economic Development Authority at 4:30 p.m. Members Present: Michael Windsperger, Al Davis, Matt Doherty, Sara Breitbarth Members Absent: Don Johnson, Todd Wiens, Gretchen Aims Staff members present: Joshua Schuetz, EDA Director Approval of Minutes Motion by Michael Windsperger to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2026 Lake Crystal EDA Meeting as presented. Motion seconded by Sara Breitbarth and carried unanimously. New Business Discuss Options for Crystal Gardens Properties Schuetz said the city is not currently able to finance the development of the Crystal Gardens properties. He said that a low price point would likely need to be established in order to attract a developer. He also said that the zoning for the development is R2, which does not permit fourplexes and similar forms of housing. Schuetz said he would like to have a framework for the board, with the understanding that the development would need to be privately led, and that the city would not be able to put the infrastructure in for those lots. Chamber Update Schuetz updated the board on work with the Chamber of Commerce. A meeting was held on March 5th to discuss options and break down the duties of the Chamber director, board, EDA staff and City staff. The Chamber is seeking to …

MINUTES LAKE CRYSTAL UTILITIES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026, at 8:00 am The following Commissioners were present: Commissioners McCoy and Ahrenstorff. Absent: Commissioner Richards. Staff Present: Jeremy Hutchens, Water/Wastewater Superintendent; Madison Allen, Electric Superintendent; Sierra Roiger, Utility Billing Clerk. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 AM Approval of March 3, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion made by Commissioner McCoy to approve the minutes of March 3, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes, motion seconded by Commissioner Ahrenstorff and carried unanimously. Payment of bills: The commission reviewed the bills prior to the meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Ahrenstorff to approve payment of PUC bills totaling $528,150.66, motion seconded by Commissioner McCoy and carried unanimously. Action Items: Consideration of New 10-year Capacity Agreement with Heartland The commission reviewed Administrator Grafstrom’s report regarding the proposed contract. Administrator Grafstrom and Superintendent Allen were unavailable during the meeting to take questions, so it was determined that this item would be tabled for the next meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Ahrenstorff to table the consideration of the new 10-year capacity agreement with Heartland to the April meeting, motion seconded by Commissioner McCoy and carried unanimously. Proposed Relocation of Transformer Agreement to Use Going Forward The commission reviewed propo …